By Your Side (주님 곁에만 있고 싶어요)

Agapao Worship's song "By Your Side (주님 곁에만 있고 싶어요)" is a heartfelt plea for spiritual cleansing and closeness to the divine. The lyrics express a deep yearning to approach the holy presence of God despite feeling broken and unworthy. The repetition of phrases like "무너진 맘으로 더러운 몸으로" (with a broken heart and a dirty body) highlights the singer's sense of unworthiness and the struggle to maintain faith amidst life's challenges. This raw honesty sets the stage for a transformative journey towards purity and holiness.

The chorus, "순전해지고 거룩해져서 주님 곁에만 있고 싶어요" (I want to be pure and holy, and stay by Your side), serves as the emotional and spiritual climax of the song. It encapsulates the desire to be cleansed and to dwell in the presence of God. The repetition of this line underscores the intensity of this longing, suggesting that the ultimate goal of the believer is to achieve a state of spiritual purity that allows for an intimate relationship with the divine.

The song also references the cleansing power of Jesus' blood, "예수의 보혈이 나를 씻기시네" (the blood of Jesus washes me). This is a powerful metaphor for redemption and forgiveness, central themes in Christian theology. By invoking this imagery, the song reassures listeners that despite their imperfections, they can find solace and purification through faith. The repeated calls to be closer to God, "가까이 오늘 더 가까이" (closer, today even closer), emphasize the ongoing nature of this spiritual journey, suggesting that it is a daily endeavor to draw nearer to the divine presence.